Hawks need to hire Rick Adelman

[WraithSentinel]

Just heard on Espnews that Rick Adelman will be fired or let go. I know there is little chance of it happen. Considering BK and Woodson are basically brothers. Rick Adelman would be a good fit for a young Hawks team.

[Diesel]

I doubt that any big decisions are made until the ownership situation is resolved.

I think that includes coaches and Longterm signings.

[tmac13]

I wish the Hawks could consider him..He is a difference maker..His wide open style would fit the Hawks roster well..But there is zero chance of that happening.

[Weez]

the grass is always greener I suppose.

continuity is the biggest 'need' outside of the actual players on the court.

[tmac13]

Continuity of losing?..Adelman is a proven high caliber coach that has won in multiple places..Woody forgets who he has on the bench..

[jezmund]

I'd have to agree that Adelman would be a current improvement BUT I don't really know enough about coaching to gauge how much of his success is due to his players or how much Woody could improve from now.

[1524]

Stop hating on Woody, he is a young coach just like are players are young. They have been growing together, I bashed on Woody early, but he did a real good job as the season went on.

[jezmund]

I didn't consider my post bashing Woody, was it?

[Popeye]

No to Adelman, he is old and has no potential like Woody does and he is too short.

He is like 6-1 and Woody about 6-6.

You know that BK likes them aroud 6-6 to 6-9.

Juuuustt Kiidddiding!!

[shug94]

I agree!

I just saw the news that he had been fired.

But he is a quality coach. If he still wants to coach in this league then there are tons of teams that would sign him.

I would like to see him on the Hawk's sideline though.

[Popeye]

Just saw on Espn that Adelman is FIRED!!

[Buzzard]

If we can get him, we should get him. He is the closest thing to a Phil Jackson that could possibly ever come our way!

[cyman3]

Quote:

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He is like 6-1 and Woody about 6-6.

You know that BK likes them aroud 6-6 to 6-9.

Juuuustt Kiidddiding!!

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that be some funny stuff... if like BK got replaced by another coach whos like 6'8" or so.

i want someone like AVERY JOHNSON as my coach!

[thesheedera]

(edit: not directed at MW24 or anyone in particluar, just stating my opinion on the issue)

Getting a proven winner would CLEARLY be an upgrade. This is all about taking steps in the right direction. Woody might end up being a good coach, but so far he hasn't shown enough promise that he's worth hanging onto infinitely, and this is much different than a young player situation. All our eggs aren't in a single basket with our young unproven players. Any of Marvin, Childress and Smith could end up being complete busts, but if one of them becomes a Hall of Famer it works out fine, you know? If Woody is a bust, the Hawks are a bust, period, as long as he's coach.

Adelman may not get us to a championship level, but if he can get us to the next tier (a winning team, a playoff team) then Atlanta becomes a place where players, coaches and management want to work, and fans have something to cheer for. Woody was a smart gamble while we've been stockpiling talent and while our record doesn't make too much of a difference...but we HAVE to start competing. 26 wins is not a great achievement, its a step in the right direction.

Putting this young team with a ton of promise into the hands of a proven winner is a great NEXT step in the right direction. I hope the best for Woody, but I hope much better for the Hawks.

[thesheedera]

...in 16 seasons the man is 752-481 in the regular season and 68-64 in the postseason, his team's been on a decline for a few years now, but the ownership and management have plenty to do with that too

he's only had 3 losing seasons in his career

he's no phil jackson, but for crying out loud he knows how to get his team some wins, and who else is out there?

[TheDude]

with Woody, it's an unknown..with Adelman, you KNOW you're getting a good coach and one with an uptempo, passing style...i'm all for NOT firing Woody but with this new development, if it meant getting Adelman,i'd do it...i'm a big fan of Adelman's style..

remember Sacramento would have probably made the finals a couple times if not for the Lakers.

[macdaddy]

I like Adelman but he is not coming here. Woody is already on board for next year I think and Adelman can probably get on with a better team and a western team next year.

[Johnnybravo4]

You give Woodson a team with Mike Bibby, Peja, and Webber and I bet he could have some winning seasons as well. There is no substitute for talent.